WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – The International Monetary Fund slightly lowered its outlook for the global economy on Tuesday, while predicting that most countries will avoid a recession this year despite economic worries and geopolitical strains. Concerns over high inflation, rising...
The Philippine women’s softball team is hoping to get international exposures and bolster its preparation ahead of the 2023 World Cup slated July 22 to 26 in Italy. *From left, PH women's softball team members Celyn Ojare, Ann Antolihao and CJ Roa during the PSA Forum.* The Blu Girls, composed of...
LAOAG CITY – Several investment potentials for partnership between the Indian government and Ilocos Norte were showcased in a roadshow at the Plaza Del Norte in this city, according to Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc. Gov. Manotoc and Indian Ambassador Shambu S. Kumaran led the business...
National Women’s Month is not yet over. To further empower Filipinas, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) will conduct a digital forum series beginning Wednesday, March 15. PCW’s three-part Digital Forum Series will be held on all the remaining Wednesdays of March. These will revolve around...
ZURICH, Switzerland — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said his government had placed infrastructure development as the "pinnacle" of its vision for an equitable, prosperous and resilient Philippines by 2040 while recognizing the private sector's critical role in realizing its goals....
We have arrived at a time when digitalization is no longer a luxury or a by-the-way thing, but a necessary and essential process. No enterprise will thrive or survive without having its operations digitalized for the convenience of stakeholders and customers. In one way or another, our daily...
The prime mover of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) in Congress, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, has explained to businessmen how the misuse or abuse of the proposed Philippine sovereign wealth fund (SWF) will be avoided. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Romualdez did so in a...
Pangilinan-led PXP Energy Corporation is seeking anew the imprimatur of the government to recommence its targeted petroleum exploration activities at the “unsettled waters” of the West Philippine Sea. “PXP and Forum will continue to coordinate with the government on the resumption of...
Registration is free for the February 27 presentation by NOWCD’s Teresita Herbosa The NextGen Organization of Women Corporate Directors (NOWCD) calls on leaders to join its upcoming forum that will discuss the rights, responsibilities, and liabilities of a director or trustee in publicly listed...
The Philippines has joined a regional initiative that aims to set tailored solutions to ensure the implementation of tax transparency standards across Asia, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the Philippines has endorsed the Bali Declaration, which calls...
Government and advocates urge senior citizens to get Pneumococcal vaccination FIGHT AGAINST PNEUMONIA Speakers during the recently held Pandesal Forum (from left) Gerald John A. Paz, DOH senior health program officer; Dr. Allandale Nacino, DOH medical officer IV Dr. Arthur Dessi E. Roman, RITM...
ILOILO CITY – Chancellor Clement Camposano of the University of the Philippines (UP)-Visayas proposed the regional election of senators during the public consultation on constitutional reforms here on Monday, Feb. 13. THE House Committee on Constitutional Amendments holds a public consultation on...
